Larissa Martinez and I met when I was Executive Director of Reflect Us, a nationwide bipartisan organization of leading women's political organizations around the country. Larissa joins me in her role now as the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Women's Public Leadership Network (WPLN). She is a policy expert and skilled political strategist with a proven track record of delivering winning and multifaceted strategies. She combines policy, communications, and grassroots organizing. She has served as senior government relations professional in Washington, DC, and is currently based out of Atlanta. Like me, Larissa feels that working in the space of women in politics is important because there are so many great women across the country with so many unique perspectives and ideas, and these women have the passion to run for office. Larissa is out there helping organizations like the Pocketbook Project support women, train them, and get them out there running for office and winning.

Today, Larissa joins me to talk about why we need more women in public office. We talk about why women don't need to be democrats and why women right of center need support. She discusses what WPLN does to provide this support and makes a distinction between nonpartisan and neutral. We discuss how to navigate when you don't agree with your party and explain the problem with activist leaders. Finally, Larissa tells all about the upcoming WPLN inaugural summit in New Orleans.

"Women are not a monolith."

- Larissa Martinez

This Week on Political Contessa:
What is WPLN?
Supporting women in politics
How the economy affects us all
The power of a support network
The problem with activist leaders
The WPLN inaugural summit

Resources Mentioned:
Women's Public Leadership Network

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Larissa Martinez and I met when I was Executive Director of Reflect Us, a nationwide bipartisan organization of leading women's political organizations around the country. Larissa joins me in her role now as the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Women's Public Leadership Network (WPLN). She is a policy expert and skilled political strategist with a proven track record of delivering winning and multifaceted strategies. She combines policy, communications, and grassroots organizing. She has served as senior government relations professional in Washington, DC, and is currently based out of Atlanta. Like me, Larissa feels that working in the space of women in politics is important because there are so many great women across the country with so many unique perspectives and ideas, and these women have the passion to run for office. Larissa is out there helping organizations like the Pocketbook Project support women, train them, and get them out there running for office and winning.
Today, Larissa joins me to talk about why we need more women in public office. We talk about why women don't need to be democrats and why women right of center need support. She discusses what WPLN does to provide this support and makes a distinction between nonpartisan and neutral. We discuss how to navigate when you don't agree with your party and explain the problem with activist leaders. Finally, Larissa tells all about the upcoming WPLN inaugural summit in New Orleans.
"Women are not a monolith."
- Larissa Martinez
This Week on Political Contessa:
<ul>
<li>What is WPLN?</li>
<li>Supporting women in politics</li>
<li>How the economy affects us all</li>
<li>The power of a support network</li>
<li>The problem with activist leaders</li>
<li>The WPLN inaugural summit</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://womenspublicleadership.net/">Women's Public Leadership Network</a></li>
</ul>
Don&rsquo;t Forget to Pick Up My Quick Guide!
If you&rsquo;ve ever considered running, or you know a woman who should, I&rsquo;ve got something just for you: my quick guide called Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you&rsquo;re ready to enter the political arena.
To get these tips and learn about all new podcast episodes and ways to get involved, head over to <a href="http://politicalcontessa.com">politicalcontessa.com</a>.
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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.  My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.  I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.  Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit Political Contessa.

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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.

Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

I’m Jennifer. I’m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.
Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
I&rsquo;m Jennifer. I&rsquo;m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I&rsquo;m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I&rsquo;m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>

Today, Larissa joins me to talk about why we need more women in public office. We talk about why women don't need to be democrats and why women right of center need support. She discusses what WPLN does to provide this support and makes a distinction between nonpartisan and neutral. We discuss how to navigate when you don't agree with your party and explain the problem with activist leaders. Finally, Larissa tells all about the upcoming WPLN inaugural summit in New Orleans.

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